A party game for 8 has one job: nobody waits on the sidelines. Every pick here fits at least 8 players, and most mix rivalry with plenty of slapstick.
We make Drive UP: Together, so it is our pick. The other games are described from their Steam pages: what they share with ours and what they do differently.
Quick facts
- Online play: 4 of the 4 games on this list.
- Same-screen play: 3 of 4.
- Biggest lobby: 12 players (Golf With Your Friends).
Our pick: Drive UP: Together
Drive UP: Together
- 1–8 players in online co-op, invited from your Steam friends list.
- Real driving physics: throttle, weight and grip decide every plank and ramp.
- Every car is solid: build a bridge, push a friend up, or nudge them off.
- Every meter is earned: one slip can undo a long climb.
The list
Gang Beasts
Players: up to 8 · online, same screen
In common with Drive UP: Together: physics, comedy
What is different: party, versus
Party Animals
Players: up to 8 · online, same screen
In common with Drive UP: Together: physics, comedy
What is different: party, versus
Golf With Your Friends
Players: up to 12 · online
In common with Drive UP: Together: physics
What is different: party, versus
Human: Fall Flat
Players: up to 8 · online, same screen
In common with Drive UP: Together: co-op, physics, comedy
What is different: puzzle
At a glance
| Game | Players | How you play | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive UP: Together | up to 8 | online | climbing, physics, driving |
| Gang Beasts | up to 8 | online, same screen | party, physics, comedy |
| Party Animals | up to 8 | online, same screen | party, physics, comedy |
| Golf With Your Friends | up to 12 | online | party, physics, versus |
| Human: Fall Flat | up to 8 | online, same screen | co-op, physics, comedy |
How to choose
- Versus party games suit short sessions; co-op games keep a group together for a longer night.
- If your group plays from different places, prefer online lobbies over same-screen play.
Bring your crew up the mountain
Drive UP: Together is co-op climbing for up to 8 friends on real driving physics. Every meter is earned.
FAQ
What are the best party games for 8 players?
Our list covers Gang Beasts, Party Animals, Golf With Your Friends and more, compared by players and style. We make Drive UP: Together, our pick for groups of up to 8.
How many players does Drive UP: Together support?
1 to 8 players in online co-op, invited from your Steam friends list. You can also climb solo.
Where can I play Drive UP: Together?
On Windows PC through Steam, in Early Access. There is a demo on its Steam page.
Which of these games can I play online with friends?
Online: Gang Beasts, Party Animals, Golf With Your Friends, Human: Fall Flat. Drive UP: Together supports up to 8 players online.